Who should I start in Week 9, Jaylen Waddle or Omarion Hampton?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Omarion Hampton at RB37 (range #27–#42); on the flex board it is #59 vs #106. Projections: 11.8 vs 8.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Omarion Hampton?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Omarion Hampton RB32 (range #22–#39). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Omarion Hampton?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Omarion Hampton #102, so Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Jaylen Waddle or Omarion Hampton?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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This week: Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

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	Jaylen Waddle	Omarion Hampton
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 2 rank Omarion Hampton ahead	#59#49–#64edge	#106#57–#149
Week 9 (flex)	FLX59#53–#69edge	FLX106#69–#116
Week 9 projection (PPR)	11.8edge	8.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #58 overalledge	8 #102 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-24 ranks · -831 val	-62 ranks · -1126 val
Rostered	91%	88%
Bye	10	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Jaylen Waddle or Omarion Hampton?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Omarion Hampton at RB37 (range #27–#42); on the flex board it is #59 vs #106. Projections: 11.8 vs 8.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Omarion Hampton?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Omarion Hampton RB32 (range #22–#39). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Omarion Hampton?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Omarion Hampton #102, so Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.